How do we know it is us without our past?

44 pp. OCR and bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, figures. Published 1974. Captured December 4, 2008.These are some of the notions, plans and methods which indicate that the preservation movement is off dead-center and moving in a positive direction. [From the document

Central City plan

173 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Includes maps and figures. Adopted March 24, 1988. Captured October 10, 2007.[T]he Plan is to: review the results of the Downtown Plan, build upon its successes and correct its deficiencies, and extend its usefulness to the entire Central City; clarify the functional role of the Central City and its relationship to the larger community; identify feasible public actions to assist and attract private investment in the Central City; identify additional public amenities that contribute to the urban and natural environment, and to livability for citizens within that environment; assure a human scale, an inviting environment, and attractions for residents as well as visitors in an area that continues as the center of commerce and cultural activities in the community; [and] support and promote existing goals and policies of the City of Portland. [From the Plan

Infill design project report : Medium-density residential development

268 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Includes figures. Published October 10, 2005. Captured May 15, 2008.The objective of the Infill Design Project is to foster medium-density infill development that contributes to meeting City design objectives, such as those calling for design that is pedestrian oriented and serves as a positive contribution to neighborhood context. Other key considerations of the project are implementation of City objectives calling for housing diversity and for accommodating new housing near transit facilities and centers. [From the document

Going/Greeley Interchange enhancements for truck operations

15 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Figures. Published November 26, 2007. Captured August 28, 2009.The purpose of the study is two fold: The first is to determine if there are ways to facilitate freight movement to and from the Union Pacific Albina Yards at N. Interstate and N. Russell by redesigning the Going/Greeley interchange. Secondly, would the cost of any improvements be something that the City and community could finance. Would cost prove to be a fatal flaw for the project? [From the document]"This study was commissioned by the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area Transportation Committee and the Portland Freight Committee.

Urban design & development charette

32 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, figures, illus. Published October, 2007. Captured April 29, 2009.The intent of the charrette was to seek stakeholder input into the creation of an urban design framework plan and preferred alternative for zoning amendments regulating the use of height and FAR in the plan area. [From the document

Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood plan

77 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Includes maps and figures. Adopted January 2, 1992. Captured October 9, 2007.The Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Plan was developed by the Brentwood-Darlington Planning Committee and subcommittees, in cooperation with the Bureau of Planning. The Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association initiated a citizen-based effort which culminated in the development of the Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association membership on October 9, 1991. [From the Plan

2008-2012 strategic plan

12 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Illus. Published February 2008. Captured September 8, 2009.This Plan is anchored by five Strategies that will guide our work and financial investments over the next five years. 1. Foster an open, inclusive, and accountable approach to economic development and prosperity in Portland and the region. 2. Position “communication” – listening as well as informing – at the center of every initiative we undertake. 3. Seek and cultivate new and mutually beneficial partnerships. 4. Develop new and innovative tools to finance the city’s livability and development objectives. 5. Care for the job satisfaction and professional development needs of the people of the organization, and cultivate organizational health and diversity. [From the Plan

Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area housing strategy

53 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Map, tables, appendices. Published October 16, 2003. Captured January 19, 2009.The Central Eastside Urban Renewal Area (CES URA) Housing Strategy has been developed to guide urban renewal investments in the CES URA. The Strategy will serve as the guiding policy document for all housing expenditures administered by the Portland Development Commission (PDC) within the CES URA. [From the document

Old Town / Chinatown development plan

46 pp. Bookmarks modified by UO. Maps, figures, appendices. Adopted December, 1999. Captured February 27, 2009.The Old Town/Chinatown Development Plan, identified as an immediate need in the Vision Plan, utilizes the goals and components of the Vision Plan to prepare a strategy for immediate, short-term and long-term public and private investments. [From the Plan]"Funding for the Old Town/Chinatown Development Plan was provided by the Portland Development Commission.